Comment from Dilettante junior

Excellent

Dear Bill, i think this piece is beautiful. It has a vintage black and white feel and is expressed so subtly in twenty rich syllables. The ending is somewhat funny too. Cheers, DJ

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2021

Thank you, DJ.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Your poem was fun to read. The picture is perfect for your well thought out words. Those words could apply not only to birds on the line, but to people in whatever situation is being discussed when that position opens up. Best wishes.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2021

Thank you, Jan

Comment from juliaSjames

Excellent

Nice play on words in this nuanced poem, Bill. I particularly like " be on line". I see you have the alliteration under control in this one. :-))

Good luck in the contest with this pithy witty entry.

Stay safe healthy and blessed

Julia

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021

Thank you, Julia. Bill

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

This is very clever and fun. I truly love the play on words. It is smart and refreshing.
Good luck in the contest.This should have a shot
Regards
Mary

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021

Thank you, Mary.

Comment from Earl Corp

Excellent

I think we're all vying for a better place in the pecking order. Cute poem and picture to go with it. Very nice job. Good luck in the contest. Stay safe and stay healthy.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021

Thank you, Earl

Comment from Cindy Decker 2

Excellent

Bill,
I love your play on words and excellent poem. Nice photo. Is it symbolic that they're on an electric wire! Lol I know birds don't usually get shocked on electric wires. Good luck in all your writing.
Great poem.
Best wishes,
Cindy

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021

Thank you, Cindy, for the terrific review. Bill

reply by Cindy Decker 2 on 21-Apr-2021

You?re welcome, Bill.
Cindy

Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

That was great. Well thought out. Clearly written. Good sense of humor. Good alliteration with perch pecking. I wish I had more stars to give away. Keep up the good work. Good luck in the contest :)

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021

Thank you, sunnilicious, for giving this a look and for the great review.

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

This is wonderful and such a clever thought. People have to be ready to take advantage of opportunities that open up. Ingenious use of perch and pecking order, and the artwork is a splendid choice. Space awaits on the line. Best of luck in the contest. judi

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021

Thank you, Judi, for giving this a look and for the great review.

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Clever use of 20 syllables, Bill. These small contests look to be easy, but as you know, doing them proves to be just the opposite if one wants a decent entry. Bravo! And good luck to you. Bob

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021

Thank you, Bob, for the terrific review. Bill

reply by Mastery on 21-Apr-2021

You are becoming an accomplished poet, Bill :) Bob

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Very good idea with this, Bill. Even on the wire one must remember the pecking order because otherwise you won't get a better opportunity.

Wishing you much luck with the voters with this most original poem. :)

Gloria

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2021

Thank you, Gloria, for giving this a look and for the great review.